People in the Court Room
Neutral person that is in charge of the court room.
Who is the Judge
What is a Crime
Completing community service and reporting to an officer weekly. A sentence given before jail time.
What is Probation
Not Guilty - Guilty - Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity - No Contest
What are the Four Plea Options
A less serious crime punishable by jail time or probation.
What is a Misdemeanor
The person currently being accused of a crime
Who is the Defendant
The crime a person is accused of committing
What is the Alleged Offense
Decreasing the time being served
What is a Sentence Reduction
A plea claiming that a person was mentally ill at the time of their crime
What is Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
The legal proceedings held in the courtroom to decide if a person is guilty, not guilty or not guilty by reason of insanity
What is a Trial
Twelve individuals that listen to testimony and decide if the defendant is guilty or not.
Who is the Jury
Anything that gives proof of a person's guilt or innocence. Can be objects, statements or documents.
What is Evidence
Probation, Fine, or Prison time
What is a Sentence
Not arguing against the charge and accepting whatever the court gives you.
What is the No Contest Plea
Being disrespectful in court
What is Contempt of Court
Person trained in law
Who is a Lawyer
When you plead guilty to a less serious crime and receive a lighter sentence
What is a Plea Bargain
A criminal offense punishable by prison time for at least one year or by death
What is a Felony
Not Guilty and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
What are the pleas that go to trial
Lying in court under oath
What is Perjury
Lawyer working for the county in which the crime was committed in
Who is the District Attorney
The decision found by a jury or a judge at the end of trial.
What is a Verdict
Minimum prison sentence of 1 year with a maximum prison sentence of 1.5 years, parole for one year, and a fine between $1,000- $100,000
What is a Class Six Felony
The plea that results in you waiving or giving up some rights that you have in court.
What is a Guilty Plea
Making sure that someone is aware of who they are, where they are and what is currently happening
What is Reality Orientation